The United States government has said that US is not in support of any candidate in the Nigeria presidential election, rather in support of a peaceful democratic process.
Nigerians are expected to go to the polls this Saturday to elect a new President.
The Saturday 25 February elections also involved elections of National Assembly members.
Consequently, the US said it would strongly support a peaceful election that reflects the will of the people of Nigeria.
Speaking in a one minute video, the United States Secretary, Anthony Blinken, , USAID Administrator, Samantha power and United States Ambassador to the United Nations , Linda Thomas Greenfield, reiterated that the US is not supporting any candidate for the forthcoming presidential election.
The trio stressed the importance of the vote of Nigerians, saying it matters to the rest of the world.
“Nigeria constitution like America’s begins with a simple and profound idea; ‘we the people’ and during this election, You the people of Nigeria have a chance to make your voices heard to choose your future
“The United States does not support any individual candidate for office , but we strongly support a peaceful elections that reflects the will of the people of Nigeria , because free and fair elections in Nigeria help create a freer and fairer world for everyone”
“Your vote matters , this election matters, not only to Nigerians, but to the rest of the world”
“We are investing in your success , our shared democratic future depends on it.”
The US also urged Nigerians to visit the INEC page for guidance on how to vote.
“Go to inecNigeria.org to vote because your voice matters .
“The Nigerian people have a friend and partner in the United States “
